The Horticultural Show

Feilding Star, Volume V, Issue 27, 6 March 1884, Page 2

The Horticultural Show

The Manchester Horticultural and Pastoral Society's Autumn Exhibition, held yesterday, opened most auspiciously. It was evident that the popularity of the society's shows was as great throughout the district as ever, and was even on the increase, as was manifested by the large • nnmber of excellent exhibits which flowed in from all parts. The exhibits in pot plants and cut flowers were very numerous, and for the most part were of good quality. The vegetables, of which there was a large collection, were really first class, and have probably never been excelled at any of the Manchester showsIt is of the fruits, however, that- special mention must be made. Of these there was by far the largest nnmber of exhibits ever seen in the Feildmg Town Hall, and on the whole we never remember to have seen finer specimens at our local exhibitions. Indeed, we question very much if any district in New Zealand, of like age and population, could have displayed a better show of this class of productions, cf apples more particularly. There was a very good collection of produce under Class E., although we were rather surprised to find that pickles were conspicuous by their absence, as vt ere also hops, for which a special prize was offered. It was also rather singular that while there were six exhibits of home-made " staff of life," there was only one of cheese. It was thus evident that some of the commodities, for producing which the district is so well adapted, were not so fairly represented as they might have been. Messrs Armstrong and Goodbehere were the judges in pot plants and cut flowers, and Messrs Saxon and Richards for fruit, vegetables, and produce. The following is the list of the prizes awarded : — CLASS A. — POT PLANTS. Geraniums, 3 varieties, single, Mr J. Jensen's special, ss, W. Powles. Geraniums, 2 varieties, double, Mr P. Bartholomew's special, ss, W. Powles. Geraniums, collection, the President's special, ss, C Lucas. Fuchsias, 6 varieties, T. W. K Foster's, special, ss. J. Morris. Fuchsia. 1 specimen, 2s 6d, J. Morris. Balsams, 3 colors, Mr Fry's special, ss, J. Morris. Begonias, 3 varieties, foliage, R Print's, junr., special, ss, Mr Hastie. Ferns, established, Mr F. Y.Lethbrid^e's special, 5s Mrs J. H. Stevens. Ivy leaf geran iums, 3 varieties, Mr Shailer's special, value, ss, C. Lucas. Specimen plant, in bloom, A. I 'awson's special, ss, J. Morris. Specimen plant, foliage, 2s 6d, Mrs A. McDonald. Collection of pot plants, Vl r Macarlhur's special, 10s, C Lucas. Tricolor geraniums, 2 (special extra prize), Mrs A. McDonald. CLASS B.— COT FLOWEBS. Asters, 12 varieties, 2s 6d, F. Towler Zinneas, 6 varieties, 2s 6d, Mrs A. Me Donald. Car ations and picolees, 6 varieties, 2s 6J, W. Hair. Gladioli. 6 spikes, 2s 6d, Mrs W. D. Nicholas Hoses, 6 varieties, VI r Saxon's special, 2s VI rs McKenzie. Roses, 3 varieties, 2s 6d, W. Hair. Pansies, best collection. 2* 6d. W. Hair. Verbenas, best collection, 2s 6d, W. Hair. Antirrhinum*, 3 varieties, 2s 6d, Mrs A. McDonald. Phlox Dru<nmondi. 2s 6d, Mrs McKenz'e- Hand bouquet not exceeding 6 inches in diameler D. E. Ames'mry's special, ss, Miss Hair. Local ditto, Mrs H. Woisfold. Table bouquet, not exceeding 12 inches in diameter, H. Worsfuld's special, ss, Miss Young. Bridal bouquet . not to exceed 6 inches in diameter, Vl r Macarthur'» special, os, .V] iss McDonald. Table decoration, C. Roe's special, 10s, Mrs Sherwill; 2nd prize, Mrs Beattie. Collection of cut flowers, varieties separately arranged, Mr Hastie'a special, ss, Mrs McDonald. Device, fruit, flowers, or foliage, Mr W. B. Bishop's special, 10s, Miss Nicholas ; 2nd prize, Miss Beattie. CLABS C. FfiUIT. Grapes, black, 3 bunches, Mr Ma earth ur's special, ss, W. D. Nicholas. Apples, ribstone pippin, 6, 3s, Mr Towler. Apples, dessert, 6, Mrs Towler's special. 3s, Mr Refemeyer. Apples, cooking, 6. 2s 6d, W. Fowles; W. Hair, highly com mended. Apples, collection, 3 each sort, Mr Rutherford's special, ss, F. Towler; W. Fowles, 2nd prize. Nectarines, 6, 3s, Miss L. Bartholomew. Peaches, 6, 2s 6d, W. Stevens. Quinces. 6, 2s 6<l, Mrs McKenzie. Plums, dessert, 25, 2* 6d, W. D. Nicholas. Plums, cooking. 25, 2s 6d, H. Worsfold; Mrs Suerwill (honorable mention. Mulberries, 1 plate, 2s 6d, H. Worsfold. Blackberries, 1 plate, 2s 6d, L. Holden. Jams or jellies, A. Sutherland's special, ss, Mrs J. Bartholomew, senr. Collection of fruit, Mr J. Laird's special, 10s, Mrs McKenzie. CLASS D. — VEGETABLES. Peas, collection, 24 pods [of each sort, ss, J. Corkery. Beaas, kidney, 24 pods, 2s 6d. A. McDonald. Carrots, 6, 2s 6<l, A. McDonald. Turnips, 6. 2s 6d, Mr Towler. Cucumbers, 2, Mr Macarth ur's special, ss, J. Corkery. Cabbace, 3, 2s, H. Worsfold. Cabbage, red, 3, 2s, L. Holden ; Mr Ranger, honorable mention. Cauliflower, 3, 2s fid, J. Churcher. Lettuce, 3, 2s, A. McDonald. Onions, 12, 2s 6d, C. Lucas. Onions, best collection, 6of each sort, ss, C. Lucas. Parsnips, 6. 2s, T. A. Price. Vegetable marrow, 2, 2s, A. McDonald Beetroot, 1, 25, A. McDonald, Potatoes, 6, kidney, 4s, C. Lucas Potatoes, 6, round, 4s, C. Lucas. Potatoes, collection, 3 of each sort, T» Bishop's special, value, 7s 6d, C. Lucas. Collection of vegetables, J. W. Eade's special, value 10s, C. Lucas. Broad beans, special, A. McDonald. CLABS E. — PBODT7CE. Butter, 2lbs, ss, Mrs Munro. Cheese, 1 whole, ss, J. Jeffries. Bacon, 1 sido, locally cured, ss, Mr Retemeyer. Hatn. L locally cureJ, 6s, VI r Retemeyer. Egg*, 12, 2s, W. Fowleß. Home made loaf, ss, Mrs T. A. Price. Honey in comb, Mr j Beading's special, value 10«, J. Wilcock. ' Needlework, for children of the Feild. ing State School — Fir»t prise* Mis* A£in<

nie Rutherford ; second prize, Mis Lizzie Bartholomew ; special prize, Miss Lucy Simpson. Mrs Sherwill acted as judge. Among the articles which were for exhibition only and not for competition, we may mention a nice collection of Diimuli by Mr Morris, a Tery pretty collection of cut Cobea flowers by Miss Goodbehere, a Tery handsome table decoration by Mrs A. McDonald, some i wellrxecuted water color drawings by Miss ('Oodison, a very pretty leatherwork frame and picture by Mrs Reading, and some admirable wax-work and othec artificjnl flowers and fruits by .two^piih'er ladies. The attendance, especially in the evening, was very large, and included a goodly number of risitors from the neighboring settlements. On the whole, everythiug passed off most satisfactorily; and the show was in every way a success. At the close Mr Sherwill " knocked down " a great many of the exhibits, for most of which there was an eager demand. We must not omit to mention that the proceedings were enlivened by the strains of the Town Band, who are to be complimented on the valuable services they rendered. It has been suggested to us that if Mr Daw were to instruct his band to consider the acoustic properties of the hall, the effect would be more pleasing. While we admit that the music is at all times well rendered, if the tones were modulated a little it would be still better.